1. FALL 2016 BS Elementary Education to MA Special Education, ASU at Hickory

2. Bachelor of Science (BS) – Elementary Education, Grades K-6 Degree-Completion Program Master of Arts (MA) – Special Education, Grades K-12 Fall Semester 2016 Part-time/Evening, at the ASU Center-Hickory BS/Elementary Ed to MA/Special Ed

3. Introductions Program Director, Elementary Education– Dr. Diane Marks marksdb@appstate.edu or 828-262-2290marksdb@appstate.edu Program Advisor, Elementary Education- Mr. Greg Galvin galvings@appstate.edu or 828-262-8006galvings@appstate.edu Program Manager, Appalachian Center at Hickory– Mrs. Buffy Sisk siskbe@appstate.edu orsiskbe@appstate.edu 828-327-7000 ext. 4106 Program Assistant, Appalachian Center at Caldwell – Mrs. Karen Laws lawks@appstate.edu or 828-759-4674lawks@appstate.edu

4. Introductions Chair, Reading Education & Special Education – Dr. Woody Trathen trathenwr@appstate.edutrathenwr@appstate.edu Program Director, Special Education – Dr. Christopher Van Loan vanloancl@appstate.eduvanloancl@appstate.edu

5. Introductions Scholarships & Accelerated Admissions Scholarship Coordinator and Accelerated Admissions Recruiter - Rebekah Saylors saylorsrw@appstate.edusaylorsrw@appstate.edu

6. Agenda BS/Elementary Education Tentative Schedule/Milestones Admission to Teacher Education Accelerated Admission MA/Special Education Tuition/Financial Aid Scholarship Opportunities Resources

7. EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS Reich College of Education Students … Must be prepared to meet the rigors of college courses. This cohort provides the same education as the on-campus program. Are responsible for meeting program requirements on time. Should seek assistance and/or take appropriate actions in a professional and timely manner. Must abide by the regulations, including University Code of Student Conduct & Code of Academic Integrity, as well as facility usage at the Appalachian Center at Hickory.University Code of Student Conduct & Code of Academic Integrity

8. POSITION WITHIN APPALACHIAN Appalachian State University Chancellor: Dr. Sheri Everts Provost: Dr. Darrell Kruger College of Business Reich College of Education Dean: Dr. Melba Spooner College of Fine & Applied Arts Among the departments within this college is the: Department of Curriculum & Instruction Department Chairperson: Dr. Susan Colby Among the programs offered by this department is: BS Elementary Education Program Director: Dr. Diane Marks College of Arts & Sciences School of Music School of Health Sciences

9. PROGRAM OF STUDY 128 semester hours (sh) are required for graduation Upper-division courses required for the major, will be delivered to the cohort by Appalachian Lower-division courses transfer from a community college (or other accredited institution) There is a precise schedule for delivery of cohort courses that students must follow. Courses are delivered only once to each cohort. Lower-division community college courses are the student’s responsibility. Equivalency information is provided for required courses.

10. ELEMENTARY EDUCATION MAJOR Core Curriculum requirement … met by COMPLETING one of the following from a NC Community college: Associate in Arts (AA) or Science (AS) degree or Appalachian’s general education. Professional Core requirements Major requirements Secondary Academic Concentration (SAC) Service obligations

11. PROFESSIONAL CORE CURRICULUM CI 2300Teaching and Learning in the Digital Age FDN 2400 Critical Perspectives on Teaching & Learning PSY 3010Psychology Applied to Teaching SPE 3300Creating Inclusive Learning Communities CI 3400Policies & Practices in Educational Assessment CI 4900Student Teaching (full-time, 12 sh)

12. COURSES FOR THE MAJOR MAT 2030Math for the Elementary School Teacher ENG/RE 3240World Literature for Children PE 3556How Children Move HED 3645Health Education in the Elementary School HIS 3728History of North Carolina ARTS CourseArt, Music, or Drama CI XXXX Directed Elective CI/MAT 3030Investigating Mathematics and Learning CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE …

13. RE 3030Foundations of Literacy CI/SPE 3000Learner Diversity CI 4401Methods of Elementary Science Teaching CI 3110Social Studies in the Elementary School CI 3750Integrating Media & Technology into Teaching CI 4000Elementary School Curriculum and Instruction CI 4030Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School RE 4030Development of Literacy for Learning COURSES FOR THE MAJOR, continued

14. SECONDARY ACADEMIC CONCENTRATION (SAC) NC State licensure requires a Secondary Academic Concentration. There are four options: Social Studies, Psychology, Global Issues, Diversity Studies, or Math, Science, & Technology. Required courses are available through community colleges and the cohort. SAC coursework must be completed prior to Student Teaching. You may substitute another, or complete an additional, SAC; contact the cohort’s Academic Advisor to discuss options.

15. DELIVERY OF INSTRUCTION Courses will be offered only ONCE to each cohort; students must take courses as they are made available. Any courses not satisfactorily completed (C or better) must be accomplished ASAP, where and when possible. Coursework will be delivered fall, spring and summer semesters. Faculty will typically deliver courses face-to-face at the ASU Center-Hickory; occasionally, online or hybrid courses are possible.

16. REQUIRED GRADES You must maintain a minimum 2.7 cumulative grade point average (GPA) on Appalachian coursework, to meet Teacher Education requirements. (Note: If you took Appalachian coursework prior to Fall 2016 you must maintain a minimum 2.5 gpa.) You must earn a minimum grade of 2.0 (C) in each required major course. C- is not adequate.

17. SERVICE LEARNING PROGRAM As a requirement for the program, you must complete 40 service-learning hours: 20 hours–Directed Elective 10 hours– CI 3000 10 hours- CI 3110

18. TIME IN SCHOOL SETTINGS Certain cohort courses require time in actual school settings. You must plan ahead to ensure this additional time can be committed for each: PSY 3010, Psychology Applied to Teaching – 40 hrs SPE 3300, Creating Inclusive Learning Communities and CI 3000, Learner Diversity –completed concurrently over 12 full days (scheduled by Program) CI 4000, Elementary School Curriculum and Instruction – One day per week during the first 10 weeks, full-time the last five weeks (scheduled by Program) CI 4900, Student Teaching – a 12-credit course/full-time in a classroom setting

19. Tentative Schedule Fall 2016Spring 2017Summer 2017 Fall 2017Spring 2018Summer 2018 Fall 2018Spring 2019Summer 2019 CI 2300 FDN 2400 PE 3556 PSY 3010 MAT 2030* *Lower-div core math pre- requisite for registration HIS 3728 RE 3240 HED 3645 ART/THR/MU S Praxis Core Test & Other Teacher Education Requirements by Mid-Semester CI 3750 SPE 3300 Teacher Education Admission Required for Registration CI 3110* CI 3400 *10 hrs. service learning included. RE 3030 CI 3030* * Prereq: MAT 2030 & RC 2001 or its equivalent RE 4030 CI 4401 Apply to Accelerated Admissions/graduate school in this semester. COMPLETE STUDENT TEACHING APPLICATION BY APRIL 1, 2019! SPE 5140 Fall 2019Spring 2020Summer 2020 Fall 2020Spring 2021Summer 2021 Fall 2021Spring 2022 SPE 5054 SPE 5205 CI 4000 CI 4030 All lower-div requirements must be met by end of semester/prior to student teaching SPE 5130 Recommend taking the NES exams CI 4900: Student Teaching -12 sh SPE 5610 SPE 5584 SPE 5210 SPE 5120 SPE 5030 SPE 5230 SPE 5626 SPE 5525 *sh = semester hours

20. Milestones Before Spring 2017: MAT 140 or higher Before Spring 2018: Admission to Teacher Education requirements (PRAXIS CORE, etc...) Spring 2019: –Apply to Accelerated Admissions/ Graduate School –Complete Student Teaching application Before Fall 2020: Complete all Lower Division requirements and NES exam

21. ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION Teacher Education status is required of all education majors. In order to register for cohort courses Spring 2018 and beyond, you must meet all requirements and be admitted to Teacher Education by the College of Education. The cohort’s Program Manager will assist you with the application process. Before the Spring 2018 semester – you must have: Attained passing scores on PRAXIS Core (or an equivalent) Total college credit of at least 45 sh Completed at least 12 sh, and a minimum 2.7 cumulative GPA, on Appalachian coursework Completed CI 2300, FDN 2400, and the equivalent of ENG 1000 - with a minimum of a “C” (2.0) grade in all

22. PRAXIS Core SCORES PRAXIS Core measures basic skills in reading, writing, and math – and sufficient scores are required for formal admission into Teacher Education. ● Please visit http://lap.appstate.edu/praxis-core for additional information regarding the Praxis Core test!http://lap.appstate.edu/praxis-core Passing Core Scores Reading – 156 and above Writing – 162 and above Math – 150 and above North Carolina is currently accepting a composite score of 468 as a way to pass the Praxis Core.

23. SAT or ACT in lieu of PRAXIS Core Students may be exempted from PRAXIS Core with sufficient SAT or ACT scores Test Exempt from PPST reading, writing, & math tests Exempt from PPST reading and writing tests Exempt from PPST math test SATTotal Verbal and Math combined score of 1100 or higher If total less than 1100 & SAT Verbal 550+ If total less than 1100 but SAT Math 550+ ACTComposite score of 24 or higher If composite less than 24 but ACT English 24+ If composite less than 24 but ACT Math 24+

24. PRAXIS Core PREPARATION www.ets.org provides PRAXIS registration and preparation information – including free, downloadable test prep documents. www.ets.org Search the Appalachian Library catalog: “Pre-Professional Skills Tests Study Guides” Info can be mailed to you, and is shelved at selected Appalachian Learning Alliance libraries. The Distance Learning Reference Library desk: toll-free 877-423- 0086 or live chat www.library.appstate.edu/distance_learning.www.library.appstate.edu/distance_learning Workbooks are available online and through bookstores Community college developmental courses focus on subjects

25. PRAXIS Core TESTING LOCATIONS Testing locations are also listed in PRAXIS Core registration information and online: www.ets.org/praxis www.ets.org/praxis Appalachian offers the CBT version throughout the year and on selected Saturdays and Monday evenings. (Students may now take the CBT once each month up to 6 times a year) www.testing.appstate.edu

26. Accelerated Admission “Accelerated Admission: Baccalaureate to Master’s,” is intended for undergraduate students who wish to enroll in graduate courses during their senior year that fulfill both undergraduate and graduate course requirements toward the completion of a graduate degree program. Eligible students: Have a 3.4* GPA (on Appalachian coursework) 90 hours Are ready to take graduate coursework. Note: the GRE or MAT is not required for admission to the Graduate School for those in the Accelerated Admissions program.

27. MA/Special Education K-12 Master level licensure Autism Graduate Certificate 12 hours conducted during undergraduate and only 24 remaining to complete MA MA courses are the most current and up-to-date with best practices in special education. Learn how to be a consumer of researched practices to select what interventions are best for students!!

28. Tuition & Fees Undergraduate Tuition & Fees 2016-17 Academic Year: $159.51 per semester hour (in-state student) $650.01 per semester hour (out-of-state student) Tuition and fees are set annually, and modest annual increases can be expected. Each course will vary in requirements for textbooks, etc. Other incremental costs may be necessary, e.g. criminal background check cost, edTPA, PRAXIS CORE & NES test.

29. Financial Aid Federal financial aid is available for students who qualify. The free financial aid form (FAFSA) is used: www.fafsa.ed.gov 800-4-FED-AIDwww.fafsa.ed.gov For more information about financial aid, see the College Foundation of North Carolina website at: www.cfnc.orgwww.cfnc.org Appalachian State University’s Financial Aid Office: 800-355-4084 ext 2190 www.financialaid.appstate.edu

30. Consortium Agreement Appalachian off-campus programs typically provide 6 sh (half-time benefits). Students who take required lower-level courses through a community college will report those hours for financial aid via a Consortium Agreement form. Consortium Agreement The completed Consortium Agreement forms should be returned to the Office of Distance Education for review and submission to the financial aid office. For your convenience you may give your completed Consortium Agreement forms to Buffy Sisk, Program Manager at Hickory, Laura Rhinehart, Program Assistant at Hickory or Karen Laws, Program Assistant at the Caldwell Center.

31. Scholarship Opportunities State Employees’ Credit Union Appalachian Partnership Scholarship $1.76 million grant for Undergraduate Distance Education Teacher Education programs. - Elementary Education - Special Education - Middle Grades Education ~$1200 to $1600 per year; $1000 during student teaching CFNC FELS (forgiveable loans) - Special Education is approved www.cfnc.org/FELSwww.cfnc.org/FELS Possible Graduate Scholarships

32. RESOURCES Undergraduate DE Student Guide Distance Education Website (distance.appstate.edu) – access to multiple resources, forms, academic program information, cohort web page, registration details, schedules, important dates, contact information, announcements, and more.distance.appstate.edu Appalachian’s student email (see handout with directions for accessing) AppalNet - online student account used for completing registration, accessing financial information & more (Student Accounts Office: 800-355-4084 ext 2113, and AppalNet/Technical Support: 800-355-4084 ext 6266.) AppalNet

33. RESOURCES CONTINUED Distance Education Library Services: Materials and resources available electronically, through the mail, and on-site. Distance Education Library Services: University Writing Center : Offer online consulting services. University Writing Center SmarThinking: FREE online tutoring, Available Anywhere, Anytime!! (Note: See handout in orientation packet for additional information and access instructions.) SmarThinking DegreeWorks: DegreeWorks is a comprehensive, easy-to-use, web-based academic advising and degree audit tool that helps students and their advisors successfully navigate curriculum requirements. DegreeWorks

34. TEXTBOOKS To access a list of textbooks go to: http://bookstore.appstate.eduhttp://bookstore.appstate.edu Click on Textbooks (tab at the top on right) Then click on “Course List” to enter your AppState User name and password (this option will only work if you are registered for classes) If the “Course List” option doesn’t work then at the bottom make sure main campus and the current semester are highlighted, then enter your course information, making sure to select the correct section number. (EX: CI 2300, section # 350) You can continue through the process until you have all your courses listed on the right and then click on “choose books”

35. Office of Disability Services(ODS) If you have a disability and may need reasonable accommodations: *Contact the ODS by phone at 828-262-3056 or www.ods.appstate.edu www.ods.appstate.edu *Complete the registration process for Extension and Distance Education Students via www.ods.appstate.edu www.ods.appstate.edu

36. GRADUATION Appalachian’s commencement occurs each May and December. On- and off-campus students graduate together on the Boone campus.

37. REMINDERS Official Summer 2016 transcripts required as soon as possible (asap). Any incomplete applicants must submit info asap (Non-Continuous Enrollment forms, Judicial papers, etc…)

38. Registration & Advising If you have not had an opportunity to register for classes please stay after orientation so Karen Laws can assist you with the process. At this time Greg Galvin and Buffy Sisk will provide individual advisement for general education and Second Academic Concentrations.